Plug ??
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Plug ??
The block heater plug on my 04 F250 has a splice right next to the plug and whenever i plug it in it shocks the living bejesus out of me... Can i replace just the end or does the whole lead have to be replaced? I want it to be right and i want to fix it once and have it be right the first time!!
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Rob
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Rob
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Prob just cut the bad part off and splice in a new one. Draws a lot of amps, so mack sure you use a HD plug. SOLDER the wires together and use a weather-proof insulating electrical tape on each lead. If you can't solder, go buy a new block heater cord.
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I read in a recent post that you could buy the cord at O'Reilly Auto Parts for around $30. I think the dealership price is around $100. If you replace just the end make sure that it's water tight otherwise you will create a short-circuit when it's plugged in.
Check out the following link for info on the heater cord:
Diesel Technician Society
Check out the following link for info on the heater cord:
Diesel Technician Society
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I read in a recent post that you could buy the cord at O'Reilly Auto Parts for around $30. I think the dealership price is around $100. If you replace just the end make sure that it's water tight otherwise you will create a short-circuit when it's plugged in.
Check out the following link for info on the heater cord:
Diesel Technician Society
Check out the following link for info on the heater cord:
Diesel Technician Society
thanks for the link man, thats extremley helpful! Im going to search the internet for the best deal! I appreciate it!
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It has been posted in the past that the cords are also available at quite a savings at the I/H dealers.
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$23.00 damn!!! Im checking ebay right now!! Thanks for the great info!!!
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I/H is short of International Harvester; which in the mid-90s became International/Navistar when the truck/engine division separated from the agricultural division. This should help anyone find an International/Navistar dealership in North America:
International Truck and Engine Corporation
International Truck and Engine Corporation
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On the 6.0L...Yes; International calls it the VT365 (or is it 365VT?). Both names describe the exact same engine...though the Ford version is something like 50 Hp higher than the I/H version...go figure
. All the filters packaged/labled International/Navistar are made by Racor...the same company that packages for FoMoCo/Motorcraft. I've never purchased anything other than filters from my local I/H dealer. If you buy parts/filters from I/H they may want a VIN number when ordering parts; I found if you have the p/n in hand and repeatedly tell them that's what your looking for on a VT365, you will get the part your chasing. I think what it boils down to someone needs a VIN and/or Make/Model to look it up in the computer.
. All the filters packaged/labled International/Navistar are made by Racor...the same company that packages for FoMoCo/Motorcraft. I've never purchased anything other than filters from my local I/H dealer. If you buy parts/filters from I/H they may want a VIN number when ordering parts; I found if you have the p/n in hand and repeatedly tell them that's what your looking for on a VT365, you will get the part your chasing. I think what it boils down to someone needs a VIN and/or Make/Model to look it up in the computer.
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what did use use for the search on ebay? I cant find one listed on ebay at all.
Thanks again
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Here is a link to one on ebay right now listed for $15.95.
New Ford Powerstroke Diesel Block Heater Cord 6.0 6.4 L:eBay Motors (item 260505311355 end time Nov-18-09 11:49:52 PST)
New Ford Powerstroke Diesel Block Heater Cord 6.0 6.4 L:eBay Motors (item 260505311355 end time Nov-18-09 11:49:52 PST)
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Here is a link to one on ebay right now listed for $15.95.
New Ford Powerstroke Diesel Block Heater Cord 6.0 6.4 L:eBay Motors (item 260505311355 end time Nov-18-09 11:49:52 PST)
New Ford Powerstroke Diesel Block Heater Cord 6.0 6.4 L:eBay Motors (item 260505311355 end time Nov-18-09 11:49:52 PST)
thanks man! Set, done deal, bought and paid for. I appreciate your help very much!
